The closure of registrations is nearing for the Desafio Inca, which already boasts 84 vehicles at the start. The last race numbers will be assigned on 20th September!
Attracted by the dunes of the Pisco region, which the Dakar already visited in 2012 and 2013, many riders and drivers have seized the opportunity to come and test their mettle in a highly competitive environment, with a view to the 2014 edition that will start on 5th January next year in Rosario (Argentina). In total, 38 bikes, 26 quads and 18 cars have already been registered as starters. The competitors for the title up for grabs in each category will find themselves in competitions running in parallel on the Desafio Inca.
As a result, the 17 riders and drivers who took part in the Desafio Ruta 40 last June in Argentina will be battling it out for the title of Dakar Series champion. Furthermore, 33 competitors will also be intending to put in a good display on the Dakar Challenge, whose winners will be invited to participate in the Dakar 2014.
Main competitors registered:
Bikes: C. Despres (Fra-YAM), F. Lopez (Chi-KTM), D. Casteu (Fra-YAM), D. Gouet (Chi-KTM).
Quads: I. Casale (Chi-YAM), L. Bonetto (Arg-HON), S. Halpern (Arg-YAM), I. Flores (Per-YAM).
Cars: G. Spinelli (Bra-MIT), R. Pardo (Per-VW)